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Much of rural Alaska shares the same two problems: old buildings and the need for new housing.  Wrangell looks to solve both problems at once.  The borough is one step closer to selling its old, former hospital, the Wrangell Medical Center. The prospective buyer,...

Haines’ trail-building nonprofit, Haines Huts and Trails, hired a new director last month. Erik Boraas spent nearly a decade leading a nonprofit trail organization in Juneau.  Boraas has big plans to make Haines a travel destination for trail lovers of all abilities,...

At the eleventh hour of the Haines Borough Assembly meeting, Assembly Members voted to add a smaller dock alternative to the plans for the Lutak Dock project. Those voting in favor voiced the need to recognize members of the public who prefer a smaller-footprint...

The agenda for last Thursday’s Skagway Assembly meeting was packed, as was Assembly Chambers. Citizens testified about poultry infrastructure, and asked to keep the trees, please.   Trails, chickens and chainsaws were among the topics of discussion at the lengthy...

Skagway celebrated the shoulder season by showing some shoulder, and a whole lot more. The town’s homegrown burlesque company reunited for one hot night.  The Rude and Nude Revue, a burlesque group known for unwrapping on stage, wrapped their third international tour...

Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic Board of Directors approved dental contracts, meaning residents can look forward to monthly services.   Skagway has been without a visiting dentist for approximately two years. The dental office at Dahl Memorial Clinic (DMC) sits...

The Haines Borough website has a new green button. With one click, community members can now find the Borough Manager’s Report.  At Tuesday’s Government Affairs and Services committee meeting, members worked on creating a template for future reports that can be found...

Haines wrestlers traveled to Fairbanks over the weekend for the middle school State Tournament.  The team had three girls and three boys earn state honors in their weight classes. And, heavy snow forced the team to charter a ride from a local tender to make it home....

The Lady Panthers will compete at the basketball state championship. With a strong defense and accurate shooting skills, hopes are high for the Skagway School team.   Skagway School’s Lady Panthers placed second at the Region V 1A basketball tournament. The...